Obsession: Spread Holiday Cheer, Great Gifts for All

The Mod City Mom’s are taking a brief hiatus over the holidays. Before we saunter off to eat, drink, and be merry, we wanted to recommend some of our favorite websites to purchase gifts. Many are from previous obsession articles, others are newly discovered, but all are sure to satisfy that special someone in your life. Peace and joy to all of our readers over this holiday season!

Gifts of Wine
www.pelotoncellars.com
This small vineyard makes quality wines from lush soil in the Paso Robles wine region located in California. Order 4, 6, or 12 bottle shipments.

www.robertsinsky.com
Organic vineyard located in Napa delivering terrific wines, recipes, and cookbooks. Order a bottle or join the club.

Gifts of Yummy Eats
www.zingermans.com
Delicious deli and bakery food gifts including their famous Reuben sandwich making kit.

www.boccalone.com
Tasty salted pig parts…who wouldn’t like that? You will salivate just looking at their website. YUM!

www.loumalnatis.com
Chicago pizza delivered right to your door!

www.mrspeters.com
Smoked Fish…delish!

www.graeters.com
Irresistible, creamy ice cream since 1870 delivered and packed on dry ice. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth!

Gifts of Relaxation
www.smallflower.com
Unique herbal remedies, homeopathies, and natural bath and body care.

Gifts of Clothing, Accessories, and Textiles
www.sosillystuff.com
Darling, one-of-kind graphic shirts for the little ones.

www.heathceramics.com
Beautifully handcrafted tiles and tableware for the pottery enthusiast in your life.

www.twotreedesigns.com
Whimsical, practical, unique bags at mind blowing prices!

Gifts of Playfulness
www.littleotsu.com
Our favorite small press shop, delivering one-of-a-kind journals, zines, and prints.

www.mimoco.com/shop/mimobot-designer-usb-flash-drives/c-3po.html
How about a USB flash drive in the shape of Hello Kitty or C-3PO?

www.etsy.com/shop/pixelparty
Pins, cufflinks, and barrettes for the digital geek! Don't miss out on the Yoshi and Pacman-featured items!

www.breadandbadger.com/glassware/mustachepint.html
For the person who has everything but a mustache and a pint glass.

Obsession: Caramel Royalty

After our dear friends stayed for a visit, they sent us a royal thank you gift of King Caramels. Their life-long friend, Hedy Anderson, recently transformed herself from recognized handbag designer to queen of the kitchen. Her Vashon-made caramels are salt-kissed, buttery treats. Select the bag weight of your choice and order online to experience this rich indulgence, good enough for a king! Details: www.kingcaramel.com.

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Obsession: Gift Giving Reinvented

I don’t know about you, but I’ve become extremely bored when forced to shop for yet-another neighborhood kid’s birthday gift. It’s not that I don’t like celebrating, it’s just that buying one more typical marketing-backed toy has become a little redundant. Now that I’ve found Optical Toys, I’ve never been so excited to get the party started.

Just visiting the Optical Toys' website is a treat! They offer a series of old-fashioned flip books (e.g., Thomas Edison’s record of a sneeze), paper toy reproductions (“choose among 12 unique hairstyles for this elegant lady who desperately needs a full head of hair”), and a series of antique book remakes (think shadow books and movie scopes). Although you may still need to buy the hottest, new-fangled toy for your birthday recipient, next time, accompany your gift with an Optical Toys’ purchase and become the life of the party. Details: www.opticaltoys.com.

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